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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 3 of 174
The best gift I've received was from two young boys. Where I resided at the time, I did not have a lot of money or a huge home, and I was a single mom with three young children of my own. These were boys a tiny bit older than my children, but they always visited my yard, despite the fact that they were dirty-faced (rough ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Raising healthy eaters: 1 of 34
While children are notoriously considered "picky" eaters, the challenge of retraining them in their eating habits can be one that is fun and beneficial for the whole family.MODEL IT FOR THEM:There are creative ways to encourage better nutrition habits, and the best way to begin is with example. Similar to other habits, childr... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Single mothers reflect on absentee fathers: 1 of 20
While this might not read as an entirely objective response, it will certainly be an honest and thoughtful one.For many years, I have parented alone. I have made many observations in this time; some about parenting in general; some about the societal attitudes that prevail toward single parents...particularly when a mother is... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The case for the death penalty: 2 of 36
The "case" for the death penalty:Case # 1: Ted BundyCase #2: Jeffrey DahmerCase #3: Robert Pickton (BC, Canada)Case #4: Vince Weiguang Li (Edmonton, AB, Canada)Case #5: Ramirez (the Night Stalker)Case #6: Allan Legere (New Brunswick)Case #7: Harold ShipmanCase #8: Luis A. Gavarito (Colombia)...confessed to killing 140 peopleC... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is a great love?: 2 of 24
A great love is a love that endures, for starters. Anyone can have an intense, responsive, sexual, dynamic love that lasts...until one partner experiences unforeseen challenges or losses; something that all of us will, in fact, experience at some point in our lifetime.A great love will enable partners to "feel" each other's t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Tips for dealing with nosy friends: 1 of 9
I have a favorite story for dealing with nosy "friends," many of whom were not really friends in the first place, I suppose.When I was madly in love for the first time, it seems everyone in my tiny town had a story about me (if they did not have one, they invented one). Most people my age were already married or involved, and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Problems of harassment in law enforcement: Why you should report bad cops: 3 of 22
There are a few reasons why we should report bad cops, and I will expound from some of my former experiences with one or two (not bad odds out of the many I have seen, actually).To begin with, my parents both worked for the police for many years, and the officers that used to visit our house had, for the most part, outstandin... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Is equality something men and women really want?: 5 of 35
I think not. I do not believe equality is attainable, necessary, or even desired by either gender. However, equality can seem a very general term, at least to me.Equality according to Websters New World College Dictionary (3rd Ed.) is defined as "state or instance of being equal." I believe there is no "state" in which I am e... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to prevent child abuse: 1 of 7
For one thing, we all must take active roles at different times. We have to stop feeling apologetic and intrusive for trying to protect helpless children, whether as a neighbor, a relative, or a professional.One other way to help prevent many cases of child abuse is by setting boundaries in organizations and homes that protec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Best ways to deal with anger: 10 of 62
It depends on the source of anger, as well as the boundaries that have been crossed. Do not let anyone guilt or shame you because you have become angry; that often means they are afraid of anger (theirs and others). That is not necessarily something to be proud of. It is powerful and healing to acknowledge your anger, step ba... More..